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• Thanksgiving stuffed with food, chances to change traditions

  Thanksgiving is a holiday stuffed with feasts of great proportion eaten at family gatherings for most Americans; however, with weight-related diseases on the rise, these celebrations now add to a national epidemic. According to Natalie Allen, dietetics... Posted Nov 16 2009, 11:57 AM by Missouri State University News Filed under: Hot Topics, Thanksgiving, dietetics, Allen, biomedical science, obesity

• Stores start early to capitalize on seasonal shopping

  The holiday season seems to start earlier each year, now with holiday decorations and promotions beginning as soon as back-to-school shopping has ended. According to Dr. Linda Pettijohn, professor of marketing at Missouri State University, this isn’t... Posted Nov 05 2009, 12:02 PM by Missouri State University News Filed under: Hot Topics, shopping, holiday season, Pettijohn

• Classic literature brings many chills, much contemplation for readers

  Spooky music and haunting scenery typically elevate the suspense of horror movies, but according to Brian Shawver, associate professor of English at Missouri State University, the horror genre’s origination in 18th century gothic literature had other... Posted Oct 20 2009, 08:50 AM by Missouri State University News Filed under: Hot Topics

• Dating digitally heightens communication, regrets

  The process, formality and expectations of dating changes with each generation, and with the advent and popularity of social media, communication in dating relationships has made an even more dramatic change. According to Dr. Kelly Wood, department head... Posted Oct 13 2009, 02:03 PM by Missouri State University News Filed under: Hot Topics, communication, wood, dating, technology

• Health policy, politics author examines reform

  President Barack Obama addressed the nation early in September to propose his plan for health care reform, but according to Dr. Mark Rushefsky, professor of political science at Missouri State University, the speech was “more a presentation of ideals... Posted Sep 23 2009, 10:55 AM by Missouri State University News Filed under: Hot Topics, political science, rushefsky, health, Barack Obama

• Letter from Senator Kennedy spotlights Vietnam War

  The 1970s were a time of great political and social turmoil as the controversy surrounding the Vietnam War increasingly mounted. A letter sent from the office of the late Senator Edward Kennedy captures a portion of that turmoil for researchers using... Posted Sep 14 2009, 12:49 PM by Missouri State University News Filed under: Hot Topics, library, Richards, arcives, Baumlin, Kennedy, Wallace collection

• Looking like a million bucks doesn’t have to wound the wallet

  In a typical, economically healthy year, the fall season (including the back-to-school season) is considered the second-most-important buying season. With unstable economic conditions, many people are attempting to be more frugal, and according to Jenifer... Posted Aug 12 2009, 02:16 PM by News Filed under: fashion, economy, Hot Topics, roberts